authorize_database_read

Check — without side effects — whether caller_did may read the database.

SERVERTenzro Ledger MCP SOURCEhttps://canton-mcp.tenzro.network/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/network-tenzro-tenzro/authorize-database-read.md

WHAT IT DOES

What authorize_database_read does on Tenzro Ledger MCP

AI agents call authorize_database_read to retrieve information from Tenzro Ledger MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why authorize_database_read is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only authorization check to verify if a caller has permission to read a database. It has no side effects, does not modify or delete data, and does not execute code or move funds. It is a simple permission verification operation, making it a Read category tool with low severity since it only retrieves authorization status.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'authorize_database_read' and description 'Check — without side effects — whether caller_did may read the database' explicitly state this is a permission check with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs authorize_database_read safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Tenzro Ledger MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For authorize_database_read, this is the rule to start with:

authorize_database_read Allowed

authorize_database_read is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "authorize_database_read": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Tenzro Ledger MCP, apply this rule, and every authorize_database_read call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about authorize_database_read

What does the authorize_database_read tool do? +

Check — without side effects — whether caller_did may read the database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tenzro Ledger MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on authorize_database_read? +

Register the Tenzro Ledger MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for authorize_database_read: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Tenzro Ledger MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is authorize_database_read? +

authorize_database_read is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit authorize_database_read? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the authorize_database_read rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block authorize_database_read completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for authorize_database_read. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides authorize_database_read? +

authorize_database_read is provided by the Tenzro Ledger MCP server (https://canton-mcp.tenzro.network/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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